Slowing down will only increase the odds of getting rear ended though. They will get more upset if you slow down and they can’t get around you. If they could get around you and they are already tailgating then they will go around you either way whether or not you slow down. If they need to be in your lane because they are turning, again, slowing down will only increase the odds of being rear ended. So…slowing down will more than likely increase your odds of being rear ended. Maintaining your speed is statistically the best option.

> until you back off or go around.

Does that not explain it? I want them to back off to a safe distance so they don't rear-end me if I have to stop suddenly for some reason. On a two lane road they can just pass me, which is what they should have done in the first place--I don't camp out in the left lane.

If someone consistently needs to drive 10-15 miles over the limit, then they should be allotting more time for driving in their schedule. Their poor planning is not my problem.

Has anyone at mama jeans ever been inside a Trader Joe’s? They wouldn’t hardly be competitors.

Whole Foods, for sure, but Trader Joe’s serves a different niche.

As long as we have Mama Jean’s, we will never have a Trader Joe’s. They’re the ones blocking it every time.

Thanks that helps. I am preferring Springfield. Its feel like home now

😂

Springfield is the best choice.

there’s way worse

Serious question for people who relate to #2. Why do this? Why not just keep driving the speed you want and ignore the tailgater? Going slower defeats the purpose you were speeding for in the first place. And it brings the tailgater potentially closer yet.

I'm way pro-union, but sounds like they'd fit in perfectly in SGF then.

trader joes breaks laws to bust unions

I’m not saying don’t try…we have the first Buccees in MO coming and several whataburgers…but we have a Whole Foods in NWA closer than the closest TJ’s in Tulsa/KC/STL.

Sent a request in as well. I literally know multiple people who will make shopping trips a few times a year.

Haha I always think more or less along the same lines now.

The area would be PERFECT for a Trader Joe's and have sent in multiple requests over the years and nothing. I mean, the nearest TJs in multiple directions are 3 hours away. Geographically alone it's in a prime spot.

They'd make a killing here with their specific stuff and at this point someone has got to be blocking them for TJs to still not be in Springfield.

Send a request, whatever good that does.

any time trader joes sends someone to scout out springfield, an assassin takes them out and tells them

"mama jean sends her regards"

You could see inside the structure burning. Assumed through a window in livingroom. Hard to tell though.

I moved to Springfield from just north of Iowa City. The cost of living here is definitely cheaper, so you will get more bang for your buck here. Iowa City is more progressive and liberal than Springfield, but Springfield is big enough that you can generally find your own pocket of people that think similarly as you. Iowa winters are a draw back for most, but I grew up there and miss the snow!

IC is obnoxiously focused on their Hawkeyes. You have to contend with large amounts of 'sports fans' (think KC Chiefs fans but more concentrated and, yeah, dumber).

Their healthcare system IS much better. They have more options and because U of I is known for its med school they have more up to date docs, imo.

Overall, I would choose Springfield!

The house was already burned down

https://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/regional-news/springfield-news/fire-officials-investigating-total-loss-house-fire-in-springfield-saturday/amp/

This was a shop building on the same property

Edit: It was ANOTHER house on the same property, not the shop building. I didn’t realize there was another house behind the shop.

Ah shit.

No, I drive how I feel comfortable driving. And the chase building is a call center

Could also hold servers so your chase cards work too

What? It burned again?

About 20 or so people got busted with paddy wagons and everything earlier this year. Not sure what was going on there but there were always sketchy people around it going in and out.

It’s the compound that was set on fire I wanna say late summer. Don’t know any other details though. Live down the street from it.